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Retail Spotlight

Retailer Jack Mason has recently opened new headquarters in Deep Ellum. The space includes exposed brick and cement floors, not to mention a 1971 Airstream. This aligns with the brand's description as "classic, sturdy, and American." D Magazine - December 1, 2017

Denver-based restaurateur Robert Thompson is about to make a big investment in Deep Ellum. Big as in 23,000 sq. ft., on a block with neighboring shops measuring a fraction of that. Big as in 200 workers and an estimated $5 million in development costs. Dallas Morning News, December 8, 2017

For years, Victory Park was home to the American Airlines Center and not much else. Other than a few nearby restaurants, Victory Park had not been victorious in bringing foot traffic to the area. Get a new vision of Victory Park in your head, folks. Dallas Morning News, December 6, 2017

Royal Blue Grocery and a new restaurant from NL Group will be part of the renovations underway at the Trammell Crow Center at 2001 Ross Ave. And, Royal Blue is also opening this spring in the Mercantile Building on the corner of Main and Ervay streets. Dallas Morning News, November 28, 2017

One of the world's famous museum stores is coming to Dallas for Christmas. Nordstrom is collaborating with New York's Museum of Modern Art's MoMA Design Store for a temporary shop this holiday season. The shop opened today and closes on Jan. 7. Dallas Morning News, November 17, 2017

New coffee, book and gift shop The Merchant is now open in Dallas. What makes this place unique is that EVERYTHING is for sale, from its vintage furniture, signage and decorations, not to mention those books, gifts and coffee we mentioned earlier. Lakewood Advocate - November 10, 2017

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Dallas Consumers Love to Shop & Eat

With a booming economy, no state or local income taxes and a low-cost of living, Dallas consumers spend big.
Dallas is known for its out-sized spending in several retail categories, and its restaurant & food culture is second-to-none.

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PREMIER SHOPPING DISTRICTS

From newly minted developments to historic districts, Dallas has the right type of retail for every consumer and operator. Big or small, here are a few of the best places to eat, drink and be merry across Dallas.

NorthPark Center & The Shops at Park Lane

One of the nation's largest and most renowned indoor malls, NorthPark Center is one of the city's top retail destinations. Four anchor stores (Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Nordstrom and Macy's) and an AMC movie theater support over 200 in-line retailers. The mall, under continuous family ownership since opening in 1965, has been named one of the "seven retail wonders of the modern world" and is home to a famous art collection including original works by Andy Warhol, Jonathan Borofsky and Mark di Suvero among others. The Shops at Park Lane, across Central Expressway from NorthPark, is a new mixed-use district with upscale outlet stores and small shops, anchored by Whole Foods Market and Saks Off Fifth.

Main Street, Downtown Dallas

Mixed-Use Retail District

Anchored by the flagship store and headquarters of Neiman Marcus, the core of downtown Dallas is emerging as a vibrant day-long shopping district. With over 100,000 workers and 10,000 residents nearby, plus a growing hotel market, the historic core of downtown continues to grow. New retailers include Traffic LA at the landmark Joule Hotel and Forty Five Ten, a specially curated department store. The district is anchored by two new parks: Main Street Garden and Belo Garden.

Bishop Arts District

N. Bishop Ave. at W. Davis St.
Mixed-Use Retail District

Evolving from a historic streetcar suburb in Oak Cliff, the Bishop Arts District is an emerging center of the art and culinary worlds in the city and region. Known as "Dallas' Most Independent Neighborhood", the charming low-density historic buildings that dominate the neighborhood are alive with eclectic local stores and restaurants, surrounded by marker spaces for artists and small producers. The recent extension of the Dallas Streetcar to the district's front door has improved accessibility and spurred new residential development.

Preston Center

W. Northwest Hwy. at Preston Rd.
Mixed-Use Retail District

One of the city's largest office centers outside of downtown, Preston Center is located between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Rd., two of the region's most important north-south connections. Originally developed in the 1950s as a shopping center, the multi-block district has evolved with a growing number of office buildings, including headquarters locations for Energy Transfer Equity, Chief Oil & Gas, Sammons Enterprises, and many financial firms. The three million sq. ft. of office space is supported by nearly 500,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including DSW, Marshall's, Office Depot and Gold's Gym.

Lancaster Corridor

Home to the Dallas VA Medical Center and the historic Lancaster-Kiest Shopping Center, the corridor spanning four DART light rail stations is one of the largest retail districts south of downtown Dallas. The historic shopping center dates from the 1940s, and recent development has added the Lancaster Urban Village mixed-use residential / retail project and the Serenity Place apartment buildings. Much of the corridor resides within the TOD TIF District.

Dallas Design District

Oak Lawn Ave. at Hi-Line Dr.
Mixed-Use Retail District

A unique location northwest of downtown along the original meanders of Trinity River, the Dallas Design District has transformed in the past decade from a quiet mix of warehouses and showrooms emerging from the city's leadership as a trade center to a booming mixed-use live-work-play neighborhood. Filled with art galleries, design showrooms, eclectic shops and locally-owned restaurants, the area now is also home to more than 2,500 residential units. The Trinity Strand Trail follows the riverbed and taps into the city's growing hike & bike network.

Asian Trade District

A distribution and retail center with a cluster of Asian business owners since the 1980s, the Asian Trade District is a destination for a multicultural commercial experience. The area is served by twp DART light rail stations and adjacent to Interstate 35E, providing great access for businesses and consumers.